Millie Hughes-Fulford

NASA payload specialist and biologist

Millie Hughes-Fulford - NASA payload specialist and biologist
Born

1945
80 years ago

Died

February 4th, 2021
4 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Served as a payload specialist for NASA and conducted important research in molecular biology. Flew on the STS-40 Space Shuttle mission in 1991, which focused on scientific experiments in microgravity. Researched the effects of space environment on biological systems, contributing to the understanding of space biology. Held a faculty position at the University of California, San Francisco, where engaged in research on the molecular mechanisms behind the aging process.

Completed the STS-40 Space Shuttle mission

Conducted research in microgravity

Contributed to aging research at UCSF

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